Duties Responsibilities: Research, purchase, and install specialized equipment such as sirens, lights, cages, camera systems, etc. Develop maintenance and inspection schedules and procedures for each vehicle type. Maintain and update a fleet database. Schedule service and maintenance appointments. Consult with vendors and campus officials concerning the purchase of automotive vehicles, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment. Obtain cost estimates for specialized repairs or modifications of university vehicles. Assist with planning, coordinating, and administering the department’s vehicle and specialized equipment replacement program. Maintain associated vehicle and service records. Review lifecycle analysis for vehicle replacement recommendations. Prepare budget and analyze purchase and repair costs to control expenditures. Collect automotive vehicle data and compiles reports needed for long-range planning of the transportation program. Meet regularly with management and/or special units to keep them apprised of the status of the fleet and make changes as dictated by operational need. Analyze equipment usage and make recommendations based on identified needs. Coordinate with other university departments such as Claims Management, and Facilities and Services as needed. Make arrangements for leasing vehicles from outside agencies to meet special transportation needs. Ensure compliance with fleet maintenance policies and procedures. Audit current maintenance practices and investigate alternative solutions as needed. Assists with the determination of personnel needs; allocate and distribute vehicles to assigned staff. Assist with the enforcement of employee and user compliance safety rules, regulations, and measures to protect the safety of employees. Train new unit members in the processes and tasks of the fleet unit. Other duties as assigned.